Opposition meeting in Patna highlights: 'Drama troupe gathering'- Anurag Thakur
Opposition meeting in Patna LIVE updates: Key opposition leaders including Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, and Stalin have arrived in Bihar.
Opposition meeting in Patna: The stage is set for the opposition leaders to get into a huddle in Patna to chalk out the strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar is hosting the crucial meeting in which most of the non-BJP parties, regional and national, are taking part as they plan to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party in the next year's general election. The meeting is currently underway at the chief minister's official residence in Bihar's capital....Read More
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, party leader Rahul Gandhi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Delhi CM and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav, Maharashtra's former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray and NCP president Sharad Pawar are among the leaders expected to attend the first high-level opposition meeting.
Odisha chief minister Navin Patnaik, his Telangana counterpart K Chandrashekhar Rao, and BSP supremo Mayawati will be conspicuous by their absence during the meeting. While Patnaik and KCR decided to give it a miss, Mayawati wasn't invited to the meeting. JD(U) chief spokesperson K C Tyagi said “We have invited those parties that are willing to fight against the BJP in 2024.”
'Drama troupe gathering'- Anurag Thakur taunts Opposition
Anurag Thakur took to Twitter and said, “Before the 2024 elections, once again the stage is being set, the drama troupe is gathering, the characters are being decided…but Modi will take oath as PM for third time.”
BJP's 'AAP blackmailing Congress' dig at Opposition after unity efforts in Patna
After the Opposition party meeting concluded in Patna, Union minister Smriti Irani held a press conference, terming the alliance ‘selfish’ and 'unholy'.
'No decision on PM candidate at Patna meeting but..': Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said Friday that the Opposition parties' gathering in Patna did not reach a consensus on nominating a unified candidate for the position of Prime Minister but they established a resolution to unite all democratic forces to defeat the BJP in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha election.
Irani terms Oppn meet ‘selfish’, ‘unholy’
Union minister Smriti Irani slammed the union of the 15 non BJP parties, which she termed an “unholy” alliance that will only bring “political unhoni (untoward)” for the country.
BJP slammed at Opposition's Patna meet: Who said what?
At a presser held after the Opposition meeting in Patna, several leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, and others lashed out at the BJP.
BJP on Opposition unity efforts: 'Selfish', ‘talks in different voices’
BJP on Opposition unity efforts reacted Friday and labelled it a “selfish alliance” that is multi-headed and talks in different voices.
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee lashes out at BJP in Patna meet
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee-"Many CMs, ex-CMs were present…the meeting was well organised…We held many meetings in Delhi but didn't get any fruitful result. So, I suggested that we should meet at Patna…We are united…but don't call us Opposition….we are also patriotic, if Manipur burns, we feel pain…BJP is doing atrocity on Opposition governments in the non-BJP states by making the Raj Bhavan(governor) as an alternative government….Anyone who dissents, faces ED, CBI raids…they file cases but don't talk about unemployment, or economy, or speak about fund crunch for central schemes….If BJP wins again, Indian will be destroyed….BJP wants the history to be changed but we want the history to be saved…"
What Lalu Prasad Yadav said on Opposition unity in Patna
Former Bihar CM and and Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad- “After many days, I am meeting you….we will discuss the future road map in Shimla meeting…The people used to say that the opposition remains divided and votes get divided….The BJP used to fight in the name of Hanuman. Now Hanuman ji is with us…Rahul Gandhi did very good job in Bharat Jodo Yatra and spoke well in Lok Sabha on Adani.”
'Will not allow Gandhi's country to turn into godse's country': Mufti
Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti said Friday after the Opposition meeting in Patna, “The way our democracy, our constitution is attacked, it started in Jammu and Kashmir…We will not allow Gandhi's country to turn into Godse's country.”
‘We will work together to save the country..’: Akhilesh Yadav
Akhilesh Yadav said Friday after the Opposition meeting, “we will work together to save the country and how to take it forward.”
‘We will stand against tyrants’: Uddhav Thackeray after Oppn meet
Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said “we will stand against the tyrants” referring to the BJP after the conclusion of the Opposition meet in Patna.
Mamata Banerjee lashed out at BJP in post meet presser
Mamata Banerjee lashed out at BJP in post meet presser following the big Opposition meeting, "Don't call us opposition. We are also patriotic, if Manipur burns, we feel pain….BJP's atrocity, making rajbhavan as an alternative govt. Anyone dissents, faces ED, CBI…"
'Opposition unity is a process…': Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi in post-meet presser said, “We will work together with flexibility" and added that the opposition unity is a process and it will move deeper.
‘History will be changed…’: Oppn leaders optimistic in post-meet presser
"BJP is not working in country's interest…History will be changed," said Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, while Rahul Gandhi alleged the BJP is targetting country's foundation.
'Several parties attended…views were shared': Nitish Kumar in post-meet conference
"Leaders of several parties attended, views were put forth by all," Bihar CM Nitish Kumar terms Patna meet ‘good’.
Next Oppn meet to decide on seat-sharing, says Nitish Kumar
The next Opposition meeting will be held in Shimla on July 10-12 in which a decision on seat sharing will be taken, said Bihar CM Nitish Kumar.
AAP skips press conference after big Oppn meet
The Aam Aadmi Party has decided to skip the press conference that will shortly happen, following the conclusion of the Opposition meeting in Patna.
'Why should we discuss here…': Kharge on AAP seeking Congress support over Delhi ordinance row at Oppn meet
Congress president Kharge said Friday that the Ordinance issue can be discussed when parliament meets for the monsoon session. “Why should we discuss here,” he replied on AAP's demand seeking Congress' support for Delhi ordinance row.
‘Once jailed by his grandmother…': Nadda taunt Nitish, Lalu for meeting Rahul Gandhi
Nadda reminded how Nitish Kumar and Lalu Yadav were jailed during Indira Gandhi's administration.
UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi responds to Nadda's criticism of Thackeray attending Oppn meet
UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi Friday responded to JP Nadda's criticism of Uddhav Thackeray over attending Opposition meeting in Patna. “The BJP President is speaking in Odisha and instead of speaking about the state is busy attacking Uddhav Saheb Thackeray! They clearly can’t stop thinking of the massive loss facing them in Maharashtra. ‘Ye darr acha hai',” she tweeted.
Congress likely to pitch themes of Bharat Jodo Yatra for opposition unity
Congress party is expected to pitch key themes such as Kashmir to Kanyakumari Bharat Jodo Yatra as possible common causes for a unified opposition.
Shah dubs Patna Opposition meeting a ‘photo session’
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday dubbed as a "photo session" the meeting of opposition leaders in Patna, and said their unity is "nearly impossible".
'Seeing them welcome Rahul, I think...': JP Nadda on Oppn meet
JP Nadda on Friday reacted to the big Opposition meet happening in Patna, Bihar and said, "Rahul Gandhi's grandmother had put Lalu Yadav in jail. Indira Gandhi had put Nitish Kumar in jail for the whole 20 months. Welcoming Rahul on the land of Patna today, when I see his pictures, I what can happen in politics…"
AAP's ‘ultimatum’ to Congress over Delhi ordinance row
AAP had earlier gave an ultimatum that it will stage a walkout from the Opposition leaders' meeting if the Congress does not promise its support over the issue.
At opposition's Patna meet, 'Rahul Gandhi, BJP have an agreement', alleges AAP
AAP spokesperson claimed to have received information on Rahul Gandhi-BJP agreement from ‘reliable sources’.
Opposition meet: 12 parties have their say, Congress yet to speak
As many as 12 parties have kept their point at the ongoing meeting in Patna while leaders of Samajwadi Party, CPIM, CPI (ML), and Congress are yet to speak.
Visuals of crucial Opposition meeting in Patna
Opposition doesn't have a leader as popular as PM Modi: BJP
"Opposition doesn't have a leader who is as popular as PM Modi. They are trying to unite, but people of India have united to make Narendra Modi the prime minister again in 2024," says MoS Home Nityanand Rai.
Who all are attending the Opposition meet
Nitish Kumar, who snapped ties with the BJP last year, held discussions with several top opposition leaders in the last few months and emerged as the fulcrum of the campaign to cobble up opposition unity. Check the list of the leaders who are attending the crucial meet.
‘Neither strategy, nor leadership’: BJP on opposition meeting in Patna
"Neither they have a strategy nor they have a leader, they have only gathered for their personal gains," says BJP leader RP Singh.
Watch: RJD supremo Lalu Prasad arrives at Nitish's residence
Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad arrives at Nitish Kumar's residence in Patna. He is accompanied by his son and deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav. RJD is the alliance partner of JDU in the state.
‘Photo session underway in Patna’, says Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah hurls ‘photo session’ jibe at opposition meet. Here's what he said.
‘Meeting of familyism, nepotism and corrupt people’, says Suvendu Adhikari
Bengal leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari hits out at opposition huddle in Patna. “This is a meeting of familyism, nepotism and corrupt people. This is not going to make any difference, next time PM Modi will cross 400”, Adhikari told ANI.
Opposition leaders forming ‘Thagbandhan’: BJP
"They (Opposition leaders) are forming 'Thagbandhan'. They don't like each other and want the public to like them," says Madhya Pradesh home minister Narottam Mishra.
Mega opposition meeting starts in Patna
Opposition leaders' meeting to chalk out a joint strategy ahead of next year's Lok Sabha elections begins in Patna.
Welcome initiative but imperative to include Mayawati: SBSP chief Om Prakash Rajbhar
SBSP chief Om Prakash Rajbhar welcomed the initiative by Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar to forge a united opposition ahead of the Lok Sabha elections but stressed that it is imperative to include BSP chief Mayawati in the meeting.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh arrives in Patna, Pawar meets Lalu
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has arrived in Patna for the opposition meeting. Meanwhile, NCP chief Sharad Pawar met RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav at his residence.
'BJP won't be visible,' Rahul's big claim on four state elections
"I am stating from this stage, the BJP won't be visible in Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan. The Congress will win (in all four Assembly elections)," says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Patna.
Kharge's 'win Bihar, win country' mantra to Congress workers in Patna
"If we win Bihar, then we can win across the country," says Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to party workers in Bihar's Patna.
Will defeat BJP in 2024 Lok Sabha polls as we did in Karnataka: Rahul
Rahul Gandhi said that Congress is getting huge support across the country, asserting that the party will defeat BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as it defeated in recently-concluded Karnataka polls.
'Congress's DNA is Bihar's DNA': Rahul Gandhi ahead of Opposition meet
"There is a battle of ideology going on in India. On one side is Congress' 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', on the other side is BJP-RSS' 'Bharat Todo Yatra'. We have come here because the Congress party's DNA is in Bihar," said Rahul Gandhi
Rahu Gandhi, Kharge address Congress workers in Patna
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi are addressing the party workers in Bihar's Patna. Both the leaders are in the city to attend the Opposition leaders' meeting.
Sharad Pawar, Sitaram Yechury arrive in Patna
NCP president Sharad Pawar and CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury have arrived in Patna.
Congress workers gather outside party office to welcome Rahul Gandhi
Opposition meet LIVE: Kharge, Rahul Gandhi arrive in Patna
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leaders Rahul Gandhi and K C Venugopal have arrived at Patna for the meeting.
Oppn parties have to show big heart in national interest: Team Uddhav
The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Friday said if democracy has to survive after 2024, then political parties will have to show a big heart in the national interest to instil confidence among voters. In an editorial in party mouthpiece 'Saamana', the Uddhav Thackeray-led party said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and K Chandrasekhar Roa-led Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) have national ambitions, but this will help Prime Minister Narendra Modi indirectly and support "dictatorship". (PTI)
Posters outside BJP office portray Rahul Gandhi as real life 'Devdas'
Decide on PM contender first: BJP MLA
“First they should decide who is the actual PM contender among all those who are coming for the opposition meeting in Patna...Everyone is coming here to solve their own problems,” BJP MLA Jeevesh Mishra said.
Ending BJP's rule is our agenda: Kharge on opposition meet
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that all opposition parties want to fight the BJP unitedly and end the saffron party's rule at the Cente.
“We all want to fight together against BJP and our agenda is to remove the BJP govt... We will take a decision on this (on supporting AAP against the Centre's ordinance) before the Parliament session, ” said Kharge.
Opposition meet LIVE: ‘Who is the groom?’ asks BJP
“Nitish Kumar 2024 ke liye baaraat saja rahe hai Patna mai, baaraat me to dulha bhi hota hai, par is baaraat ka dulha kon hai? (Nitish Kumar is decorating the wedding procession for the 2024 elections in Patna, but who is the groom (PM contender). Everyone is calling themself a PM contender,” BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said.
